Tasha has been avoiding Maverick for days, but Gonzalo and Patricia are not helping the situation. The two of them are constantly teasing them, and it only makes the situation worse. Tasha already asked Patricia to allow her to go back to her own house, but she refused. Even Gonzalo won't let her, saying that it is safer if she is with them.
"Sorry." Tasha apologized to the person she bumped with while walking her way to the garden. She learned to spend most of her time there to avoid Maverick and almost everybody else.
"Where are you going?" A familiar voice of a man stops her from walking away.
When Tasha looked up, she saw Maverick's intense gaze. Tasha wanted to say something, but her words got stuck in her throat. Their eyes locked, and the tension became palpable in the air. They wanted to look away, but neither of them had the strength to do so.
"Sorry, I didn't-I didn't mean to-"
"You didn't mean to what? Have sex with me? To her enjoy
Levi was resting in his room when Jackson called him. He said that Gonzalo had to take Patricia to the hospital because her gown caught fire in the middle of an event. Jackson was so sure that it was Naomi who did it. Levi wanted to rush into the shower and change into outdoor clothing to visit Patricia, but he knew it would be a bad idea. Gonzalo will not be happy to see him, and it's the middle of the night.Instead, Levi went down to grab some beers. He knew that sleep would be impossible for him, so he needed help. But as he enters his room, his past started flashing in front of him. A specific part of his past that he spent a long time burying.- Flashback-Levi's family is successful when it comes to real estate and development. Because of that, Levi was able to study at Columbia University. Many people think they're, but in reality, they have enough. College life is what Levi hoped for. More so when he met the woman who would make him dream."Hey,
"Where is she!" Everyone turned quiet when Gonzalo arrived angry like a bull. "Answer me!"Tasha wanted to ask, but Gonzalo looked like he's about to shoot someone. So she decided to stay quiet. It was Anthony Harrington who broke the silence."Gonzalo, what's going on? Where is my daughter?" Anthony asked him.Gonzalo seemed to calm down in front of Anthony. But he doesn't seem to know how to answer his questions. He sighed heavily and bowed down his head."Can anyone tell me what is going on and where the hell is my daughter!" Anthony started to feel the fear creeping into his bones. Something happened to Patricia."Mr. Harrington, we don't know where Ms. Patricia is." It's Darryl who answered. Gonzalo started dialing his phone. He is contacting his people all over New York."Ha! Haha! You don't know? You don't where my daughter is? What? Did she disappear into thin air?" Anthony asked sarcastically."No sir, we think she was taken,
Tasha has been watching Gonzalo since Patricia was taken. Levi was their main suspect, and now, they are hunting him as well. There are days that he wouldn't sleep just to search for Patricia.She is starting to feel bad for Gonzalo. Some of his men are starting to speculate that Patricia might have gone with Levi on her own accord. Two of them are already dead.Anthony would always contradict those statements. He would always say Patricia won't leave him and Tommy without telling them where she would go. Gonzalo strongly believes that Levi kidnapped Patricia. He's been screaming profanities and ways he would kill him for days."That Levi Stanford is a stupid guy. Taking Patricia? Bad move. He just signed his own death sentence." Darryl commented as he and Tasha watch Gonzalo pace back and forth. He looked so angry that they could almost see his nose smoking."Anthony was right. Even when Patricia still hated her son because she blamed him for what happen
It's a busy day for Naomi. They have foreign investors arriving by midday and her quarterly meeting with the finance team. They have a lot of ongoing projects that need supervision. Despite all that, her main focus is still to find Levi.Her last name helped her to find assistance from different sectors of the government. It helped her to gather all the information to find him. But until now, they still have no idea where Levi and Patricia went. They were last seen at the Liberty Harbor Marina.After signing all the papers she needed to sign, Naomi leaned back and stared at the ceiling. She thought when her father died, her life would be much easier. That finally, she will be able to do whatever she wanted. But she was wrong.She may have all the money in the world, but she is not happy. Because the one thing that money can't buy is the one thing she doesn't have. Love. The only man she ever loved is now crazily in love with somebody else."Signora, here'
will saiLife is one giant maze. Every decision we made puts us on another turn that will either end up on another endless turn or a dead end. But, like all mazes, we always have another chance or another way. We will always be lost, we will always hit a dead end. All the heartaches, the struggles, the trials, and all the pain we will endure in our lives. Those are the interconnected passageway of the maze.One decision can take us somewhere or meet someone that will affect our lives greatly. Every people we met and every action we take can be a dead-end, another distraction, or finally the way out. That's what happened to Patricia's life.When she met Denver, she thought her life is a real-life fairytale. That Denver is her prince charming. But then she got pregnant, and life got real. Denver left her, and the truth about her identity was revealed. She's not a Harrington.Then she met Tasha, a beautiful woman with a big heart. They became best of friends, sister
Levi stayed on the island as his house burned down. Besides, he doesn't have any means of transportation. His phone burned inside the house. Levi sat on the ground and watched the ambers flicker in the night."Levi! Oh myGod, Levi!" A familiar voice called from behind him."Naomi?" He was right, it was the first woman he ever loved."Oh, thank God, you're safe." Naomi pulled him into a tight embrace. "Let's go, I'm taking you home."Levi boarded Naomi's yacht and sailed back to New York. Through their journey, all he could think about was Patricia. How quickly she jumped in Gonzalo's arms the moment she saw him. That's when he realized that Patricia would never be his."Are you sure that you're not hurt? I can see bruises around your neck, Levi." Naomi asked, concern is evident in her voice."I'm okay, Naomi. You don't have to worry." Levi said in a cold tone.Naomi was stunned by how he talked. Levi is many things, naughty, playful,
Deborah was not aware that Franklin already knows what she did for Angela. Even Gilbert is not cognizant that Franklin is already hunting him. They both don't have any idea of what is coming to them.Deborah continued spying with Patricia and Gonzalo. It's like torturing herself while watching Patricia smile. She hates that she's happy because that's not what she wanted. Deborah wanted Patricia to suffer. That's why she did everything to kick her out of Anthony's life in the first place.Every time that Patricia smiles, she wants to take her gun out and shoot her face. For ten years, Deborah focused her attention on making Patricia's life miserable. She waited patiently until the perfect time comes."How is she?' Deborah asked her spy the moment she picked up the call she received.She clenched her fist when the spy told her about Angela's situation. A new devious plan arise. Deborah smiled sinisterly before driving away.-------------------
Tasha woke up with a hangover after last night's small party. Despite that, she's happy. Being back in her hometown is something that she has needed for a long time. A break from the noisy, chaotic city life is what she needed for a very long time. As she descended the stairs, the smell of bacon and eggs enveloped her sense of smell. A smile formed on her lips when she ran down the rest of the steps and to the kitchen. It's been a long time since the last time she felt this hungry. "Good morning!" Tasha greeted her parents cheerily. "You're in a good mood. I was expecting a zombie walking around at noon looking for brains to eat.' Her father joked, which made her mother laughed. "Dad!" Tasha complained. It was like when she was seventeen. Whenever she wakes up with a hangover, her dad would tease her that she walks like a zombie looking for brains to eat. "Come on, sweety. Let's eat. Don't listen to your father." Tasha's mother said while laug
Dear my beloved readers, I am doing major revisions to improve this story. I want to deliver to all of the best story possible. There will be some additional scenes, some additional characters, and I will remove some scenes or characters that are not needed. You guys don't have any idea how much I appreicate all of you. I aill be publishing a whole lot of stories, so just hang in there, and we still have a love journey to go. Thank you for your patience, and I love you guys! Stay tune for more! Your loving author, Ally Ocampo 😘
Early in the morning, one of Gonzalo's servants knock on their bedroom door. There was a delivery dropped off at the gate addressed to Gonzalo's name. It was a sealed long wooden box, only larger than a coffin by one or two inches. Nobody touched it yet, because they were all waiting for the two bosses to come down. A putrid smell is coming out from the box, and all of them are too familiar in such smell. The moment Gonzalo and Patricia came down to the living room, they immediately gave the order to open the wooden box. And, no matter how strong their stomachs are, seeing what was the content of the box rattled them. "Oh, God! That's Benson." One of their men exclaimed. "I'm going to skin those bastard alive!" Another one yelled out of anger. "Calm down, boys. This is a good thing. He is running on blind rage, and his tripping. A rabid animal is easier to hunt because they don't have strategy anymore. They are working on rage." "Does that mea
Tasha was shocked about everything that followed after knowing the truth about Patricia's identity. As complicated as it is, she didn't realize that it could get anymore messed up than it already is. But, the funny thing is, Franklin didn't waste time claiming what was his. He came to Valenzuela estate with a hundred of his men, all armed, and prepared for war.She honestly felt scared that chaos would erupt, more so when Gonzalo went out to meet him. Franklin threatened to kill everyone at the estate if Gonzalo won't give Patricia to them. But, when one of his announced that Patricia was spotted running away through the southern part of the wooded area surrounding Gonzalo's property.If not for Darryl who took her deep into the woods where he told t
Life is a one big maze. Every turn we take lead us to another path. Patricia's life is the definition of one big maze. From the moment that she was conceived in the womb, there has been so much complication in her life. Even the way that her lineage started was complicated.Her real name is Patricia Zaragoza Maxford. The only daughter of an heir, and heiress of two powerful underground organization. The first born of the most powerful family in Jericho, California, Franklin Maxford. And, the heiress of the biggest mob group in Spain, Violet Zaragoza. After Violet's father died, she was forced to find a suitable husband to strengthen their organization.But, something happened that made things complicated. No one has any idea how it started or why, even the who. The once one happy, and powerful family got separated. It's like a classic fairy tale story. The king, and queen lost their one and only princess. The kingdom fell into a dark era, and lost their only hope.
Life is a one big maze. Every turn we take lead us to another path. Patricia's life is the definition of one big maze. From the moment that she was conceived in the womb, there has been so much complication in her life. Even the way that her lineage started was complicated.Her real name is Patricia Zaragoza Maxford. The only daughter of an heir, and heiress of two powerful underground organization. The first born of the most powerful family in Jericho, California, Franklin Maxford. And, the heiress of the biggest mob group in Spain, Violet Zaragoza. After Violet's father died, she was forced to find a suitable husband to strengthen their organization.But, something happened that made things complicated. No one has any idea how it started or why, even the who. The once one happy, and powerful family got separated. It's like a classic fairy tale story. The king, and queen lost their one and only princess. The kingdom fell into a dark era, and lost their only hope.
New Mexico became Levi's new home. While keeping his true identity hidden, he's enjoying his brand new life. Working at a meat factory, he also maintained his relationship with the child he helped. They always meet every night in front of the kid's house. They would eat snacks, and exchange stories.Even the kid's parents met Levi, and loved him immediately. He felt like having his parents back. Feeling the love of a mother, and a father, who would give advice about life. Being born as a privileged kid made him blind to the struggles of people born in the lower class of society. It made him think that life is always easy, and that everyone always has a choice."Carl, come on, shift's done. Time for some booze."Carl is the name that Levi chose to be his new name. It's far different than his true name, and he even grew his beard to change his appearance. It's not that he's afraid of getting caught. He just enjoys his life so much that he doesn't want it to end. T
-Flashback-What does being a father means? Is it providing everything that your family needs? Or maybe giving them a home that can call their own? Perhaps, loving them is enough? But, is it right that a father was a son first? With a mother who loved him more than anyone in this world? A woman who taught him how to be a man with dignity, compassion, and love?What would a man do if he was placed in a situation where he needs to choose? The family that he didn't want, or th mother who alway loved, and cared for him? What was the choice for him?With breathes so deep and heavy, that it could almost be heard outside the house, Gonzalo sat on the floor. His hands were shaking, and his body was covered in sweat. It's like he just woke up from an endless nightmare. Because, the moment that he saw his wife, and child, his reaction turned to utter shock."What have I done?" His eyes was dancing, more like drowning in fear, confusion, and grief. And, when the tel
The Maxford estate is one of the oldest property in Jericho. Parts of it has been renovated multiple times, but the family maintained the original style and design of the entire property. And, the most beautiful part of the Maxford estate is the well garden. A three hundred-year-old well, crafted by the best mason, and blacksmith in town, long before it was called Jericho.Now that the truth has come out, Franklin is hell bent on finding what really happened to his wife. He wants to know what happened to their child. If it was born, or of it died. For twenty-five years, he thought that his wife died of child birth. That the baby brought to them was the reason why his beloved wife died. Franklin tried to love her, to see her as her child. But, everytime he looks at Angela, all he could see was his wife not being with him. Not only that, whenever he lay on his bed at night, he would think about Angela. Asking himself, is the death of his wife the only why he can't love her?
-Flashback-Gilbert Just got home from a business dealing with his boss, some of their best men. Violence was not part of the plan. However, there unforeseen events that occurred, and one sassy response led to insults, until the first shot was fired. Bloodshed was indeed unavoidable."Oh, my God! Are you okay?""It's not my blood. I'm fine, babe.""Thank God."Deborah hugged Gilbert after ensuring that he wasn't hurt. The moment that her heartbeat turned to normal, she remembered her surprised. The memory of Gilbert's look when he said having a child is his greatest dream is still fresh in his mind."What are you doing?" Gilbert asked in confusion while watching her rummage through her back."Here,""What is—you're—is this—"Deborah smiled widely after seeing his reaction. Gilbert was bewildered as he stare at the pregnancy test. His reaction was a mix of shock and utter happiness. He even needed to fin